Race Against Time in Islamabad: Calls for Ceasefire Extension and Anticipation of Tehran's Stance

 Amid the countdown to the ceasefire's expiration at 23:50 GMT this Tuesday, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry renewed its call to Washington and Tehran to extend the truce. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar clarified via "X" that Iranian participation in the second round of negotiations represents the lifeline to avoid a renewed military explosion. These swift Pakistani diplomatic moves aim to bridge views and ensure the survival of the two-week calm, seeking sustainable stability in energy corridors and international shipping during 2026.